Singapore has emerged as the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) mentions within job postings, with one in six listings referencing AI technologies such as machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI, according to new data from Indeed. This trend highlights Singapore’s status as a tech hub in the Asia Pacific region.
Data and analytics roles topped the list with 57% of AI mentions, followed by software development at 39%, scientific research at 35%, and industrial engineering at 33%. Callam Pickering, Indeed’s APAC Senior Economist, noted, “The adoption of AI technologies continues to be rapid throughout Singapore, with one-in-six job postings mentioning these tools in August.”
Despite a decline in job postings, the market showed signs of stabilisation. August saw a 1.3% dip in job postings, a significant improvement from the 4.8% drop in July. Although postings are 16.2% lower than the previous year, they remain 35% above the pre-pandemic baseline of February 2020.
Essential services such as food preparation and service saw a 10.7% increase in job postings, whilst legal and personal care roles also experienced growth. Conversely, sectors like childcare and IT support faced declines, with postings dropping by 46.5% and 17.6%, respectively.
Pickering added, “Whilst hiring demand is normalising, the overall volume of opportunities continues to reflect a healthy, resilient labour market.” The data suggests that Singapore’s job market remains robust, though further declines could soften labour conditions if not stabilised soon.
